In Memory of Lance Corporal James W. Higgins Jr; killed in "Iraqi Freedom War" 7/27/06................................ This site is supported by Laurie Wolfe
Female
43 years old
FREDERICK, Maryland
United States
This site is in memory of my friend Darrell's nephew. I am just a friend of the family passing on James' memory.
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This is written from James' mom Debbie
My name is Debbie Higgins, I am the mother or LCpl. James W. Higgins Jr. USMC Shot and Killed in Iraq on July 27, 2006, at the age of 22 years old. Just one week before coming home.
I want to thank everyone for supporting the memorial build.
For Donations Please send to the following:
"James W. Higgins Jr. Fallen Heroes Fund Inc"
PO Box 236
Thurmont, MD 21788
We are raising money to Build the "NATIONAL FALLEN HEROES MEMORIAL"
HONORING THOSE HEROES THAT HAVE GAVE ALL FOR US, FROM:
POST VIETNAM THRU OPERATION IRAQI FREEDOM.
I HOPE THAT EVERYONE CAN FIND IT IN THEIR HEARTS TO GIVE TO BUILD THIS MEMORIAL AS THEY FOUND IT VERY EASY TO GIVE UP THEIR LIVES FOR OUR FREEDOM. THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT.
IN HONOR OF VETERANS DAY I THANK YOU TODAY . I PRAY FOR OUR FALLEN AS WELL AS THE BRAVE WHO ARE STILL FIGHTING TODAY ,OR WILL ENLIST TO DO SO IN THE FUTURE. I SUPPORT YOU AND ANY THING I CAN DO TO HELP ANY IN HARMS WAY PLEASE JUST E-MAIL ME I AM HERE FOR YOU. LORD TODAY I PRAY A SPECIAL PRAYER FATHER. FATHER GOD ! I PRAY THAT YOU WILL BE WITH EACH SOLDIER WHEN THEY ARE IN HARMS WAY. I PRAY THAT WHEN THE FIGHTING GETS FIERCE OR IN THEIR DARKEST HOUR . THAT YOU LORD WILL BE THERE TO SHIELD THEM FROM HARM,GUIDE THEM AND GIVE THEM WORDS THEY CAN CLEARLY HEAL.LORD I PRAY THAT YOU WILL NOT LET ANY ENEMY BE THEY SPIRITUAL OR THE WICKED OF THIS EARTH PENETRATE THEM IN ANY WAY. I PRAY THIS ALL IN YOUR SONS NAME AND WITH HONOR JESUS CHRIST I PRAY . A'MEN PASTOR ZIG
i give my respects to those have family members over seas fighting for this country. What they are doing is great, they have courage and commitment only a few have. I give my respects for those who have lost a loved one fighting for this country, what they had did was only few could ever do. Its a tough life, but having people around to help is great. For those who are going to be in the military you are doing a great honor for all.
I give My Upmost respect to the Families of the Military men and women, who have paid the Ultimate Sacrifice for All Americans! Because Men and Women from All Branches of The Military choose to believe that the American Flag We wear on Our right shoulder stands for something that's greater than Ourselves, Greater then where we are from, we're the fabric that holds the flag together. To the men and women who gave their All... who believed in something greater than self... and sacrificed so others may be free... to live free... and all that entails. I Honor All including USMC L Cpl James W Higgins Jr. and remember all that is Great in the Country In which I live because you made it possible for me to live it. No Greater Love Than a Man Lay down His Life for Another! Freedom We Live… Because You gave it YOUR All!
Those lost on September 11, 2001... and all those who loved them.
Remembering...
Those that everyday put on a uniform in service of their community... who often go overlooked by those in their communities where they serve and protect. Until, a call goes out... and their services are needed. Thanking them and remembering exactly what they do for us everyday... isn’t something that should only take place once a year. Thanking them upon meeting them in our everyday life is something we should strive to do.
Remembering...
And never forgetting what happened that day... nor the sacrifices made.
BROTHER, I THANK YOU AND I GIVE THANKS FOR ALL OUR MEN AND WOMEN WHO HAVE SERVED OUR COUNTRY AND THEIR FAMILIES ALIKE. . WE WHO HAVE FORMED THIS BOND OF BROTHERHOOD. AND SPENT THE YEARS,AND SPILLED OUR BLOOD TOGETHER WILL ALL WAYS SHARE A SPECIAL BOND THAT NO OTHER CAN TRULEY UNDERSTAND. SO TODAY I SAY THANK YOU AND I HONOR YOU. PEACE PASTOR ZIG FOMER U.S. ARMY FT.STEWART GA. HHC 3RD 7TH INF
I know most Honor Our Fallen on the last Monday in May... but in our home May 30th was the day in which we Honored them. My dad was a WWII Veteran... and just because those in Congress took it upon themselves to change the date to make Memorial Day into a three-day weekend... made know difference to my dad. They could change it to whatever they wanted... but for him... Memorial Day would always be May 30th. And in being his daughter and being like-minded as him in so many ways... and in having this day always be the day in which we Honored Our Fallen. I have continued to do so even though he has been gone longer than my heart and mind wishes to dwell. He lays beside my brother... both receiving flowers on the 30th of May in Honor of their service.
To the men and women who gave their all... who believed in something greater than self... and sacrificed so others may be free... to live free... and all that entails. I Honor you this day and remember all that is great in the country in which I live because you made it possible for me to live it.
I just stopped to give my respect to the families of the Military men and women who have paid the Ultimate sacrifice. My family lost a remarkable young man in Iraq and every day is a battle to remain strong for him. God Bless
There was once a young man who, in his youth, professed his desire to become a great writer.<br /><br />When asked to define "great" he said, "I want to write stuff that the whole world will read, stuff that people will react to on a truly emotional level, stuff that will make them scream, cry, howl in pain and anger!"<br /><br />He now works for Microsoft, writing error messages...
– Remembering all who have served, And those that serve today. Remembering those about to deploy, And those deployed. Remembering our fallen, Those that have given the ultimate sacrifice. And... Remembering the sometimes forgotten, The ones that waited at home loving them....
"I am a United States Sailor. I will support and defend The Constitution of The United States of America and I will obey the orders of those appointed over me.
I represent the fighting spirit of the Navy and those who have gone before me to defend freedom and democracy around the world.
I proudly serve my country's combat team with Honor Courage and Commitment.
I am commited to excellence and the fair treatment of all."
You are in my thoughts everyday James.
With Love, Petty Officer Third Class Crystal Ellis
Currently seving in Afghanistan Operation Enduring Freedom
i want to pass on my words as a form of comfort for those who have lost a husband, boyfriend, father, son, daughter, wife, mother, or girlfriend in this god aweful war. my words are my own, my poem called A PHONE CALL FROM IRAQ When i heard the sound of the phone ringing, My heart skipped a beat for i knew not the meaning, In that small second that brief moment of time, I pray you havent succomed to deaths morbid design, Please dont let my nightmares be true, Let the voice on the phone really be you, For with you lies my heart my mind ad my soul, If you were truly gone i would lose all control, Into total sowwors darkness would i fall completely, But on my surface is that pain hid discretely, Deep inside me is that sorrow forever growing, And my blanket of lies is in need of a sewing, I look into the mirror and see cracks refected, No-one else knows the torture which i am subjected, Alone in the darkness is when i let my feelings out, But strength never wavering i try to show with no doubt, To carry on and prove i am able to live, Just one day at a time is all i can give, If only my heart hadnt skipped with meaning, I wish i had never picked up the phone that was ringing. Lynn Larson 12/11/08
